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Matt Olson
2012 GRAD
 |  1B/RHP
 |  Lilburn, GA
MLB DRAFT
ROUND 1 Comp - 2012
MLB DEBUTED
Sep 12, 2016
COMMITMENT
Best PG Grade
10
ABOUT PG GRADES
NATIONAL RANKING GA STATE RANKING
100 3
8 1
OVERALL 1B OVERALL 1B
Big power potential
Parkview
HIGH SCHOOL
6-4
  225

HEIGHT/WEIGHT
L/R
BATS/THROWS
30 and 0 mos
AGE
18 and 2 mos
Age at 2012 Draft
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PG EVENT RESULTS
89 mph
FB VELO 7/9/2011
87 mph
1B VELO 6/16/2011
LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2011 National Showcase  
Matt Olson is a 2012 1B/RHP, 3B with a 6-4 225 lb. frame from Lilburn, GA who attends Parkview HS. Big tall well proportioned build, very good present strength. Sound hitting mechanics, straight stance with good balance, short to the ball for his size and length, can drive the ball, could extend better out front, has power potential. Good defensive actions at first base, agile for his size. Also pitches, tall simple delivery that mirrors his hitting approach, high 3/4's release with good downhill plane, fastball topped at 87 mph, mostly straight, soft curveball, good feel for change up, threw strikes. Good overall skills and strength. Very good student.
PG CAREER PROGRESSION
+9 MPH
FB Velo since 07/08/2008
Best PG Grade: 10
PERCENTILE RANKINGS
CLASS OF 2012 in the recorded year
CATEGORY TOP RESULT CLASS AVG PERCENTILE
FB 89 mph 81 mph
93.58%
1B 87 mph 76 mph
96.06%